Electrical Harness & System Design Engineer

Electrical Harness & System Design Engineer

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At Terra Firma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former Space

X engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Terra Firma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.

You will be designing and building systems to remotely operate construction equipment. You will design, build, and maintain wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems for safe, reliable drive‑by‑wire machinery in rugged outdoor environments. This role involves hands‑on fabrication, troubleshooting in lab and field, and collaboration with vendors to streamline production. The ideal candidate has experience in wiring harnesses, circuit design, fail‑safe principles, and electrical/networked system debugging.

• Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems to enable safe and reliable control of drive‑by‑wire machinery in high vibration, dirty, outdoor environments.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers to streamline production and manufacturing of designs.
• Assemble and install harnesses and circuits for development testing and operational use in the field.
• Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems on the bench and in the field, implementing immediate fixes and sustainable long‑term solutions.
• Eliminate uncertainty through effective documentation practices and facilitate collaboration and future development.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical experience working on electrical systems.

• Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards (preferably to industry or other recognized standards).
• Experience using electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, etc.).
• Experience designing and qualifying systems for high vibration and/or outdoor environments.
• Strong understanding of "fail‑safe" design principles.

• Comfortable with working in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance.
• Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines.

Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education. Salaries and leveling will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis if an offer is extended. Our total compensation package also includes equity in Terra Firma. Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.